State lawmakers are trying to make progress on a bill that would legalize marijuana in New York, but say negotiations have stalled.

A bill legalizing marijuana remains in limbo as advocates for and against the legislation rallied Wednesday at the Capitol. Assembly Majority Leader Crystal Peoples-Stokes wants negotiations with Governor Andrew Cuomo.

"I think there has to be some continuing negotiation,” said Peoples-Stokes. “That's why I'm calling for the three-ways to be reinstated. “

But a top advisor to the governor in a statement said the bill does remain under negotiation on the staff level. A source said Senate Democrats plan to discuss the bill behind closed doors next week and a vote could come soon in the chamber.

Lawmakers recently amended the bill to include more of what Cuomo initially proposed this year, including the creation of an Office of Cannabis Management.

“On behalf of this plant, on behalf of our consumers, our behalf of entrepreneurs, the entire system, to wrap our minds around regulating this plant in one central location,” said Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo.

At a separate rally, opponents of the legislation questioned the safety of the marijuana measure.

“This proposal, like I said, will basically cause the black market of marijuana to explode and be totally out of control,” said Oneida County Sheriff Robert Maciol.

Meanwhile, lawmakers pledged to work with Governor Cuomo on strengthening and bolstering rent control laws in New York. The final result could be an expansion of rent laws upstate.

“Nobody does anything unilaterally,” said Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins. “We're working together. We've got to engage the governor so we do what we need to do on rent. We're looking for the strongest rent package that we've ever seen.”

Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins has said her conference has the support for the rent control bills advocates are seeking, but has stopped short of saying her conference has the votes to pass them.